THE ART CENTER OF HIGHLAND PARK

EIN: 362464960 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

HIGHLAND PARK, IL

Total Revenue
$1,169,991
Total Expenses
$1,128,948
Total Assets
$1,644,785
Net Assets
$440,957
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1960
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
8474321888
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

THE ART CENTER OF HIGHLAND PARK, founded in 1960, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS A NON-PROFIT ART ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATION IN THE CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS THROUGH CLASSES, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, GALLERY EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $395,292 Revenue: $479,875

EDUCATION - PROVIDE OVER 400 ART INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS EVERY YEAR, LED BY A PROFESSIONAL, WORKING ARTIST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FACILITIES, SUPPLIES, AND RESOURCES ARE ON A PAR WITH ANY INSTRUCTION...

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EDUCATION - PROVIDE OVER 400 ART INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS EVERY YEAR, LED BY A PROFESSIONAL, WORKING ARTIST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FACILITIES, SUPPLIES, AND RESOURCES ARE ON A PAR WITH ANY INSTRUCTION FACILITY ANYWHERE. STUDENTS RANGE FROM BEGINNERS TO SEASONED PROFESSIONALS ENHANCING THEIR SKILLS, FROM YOUNG CHILDREN TO SENIORS. CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON EVERY LEVEL OF NEED, INCLUDING COURSES IN OTHER LANGUAGES (CURRENTLY IN SPANISH), WITH A CONTROLLED STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO.

Program 2
Expenses: $132,891 Revenue: $125,669

EXHIBITS - THE ORGANIZATION IS HOME TO MUSEUM-QUALITY GALLERIES, AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION EXHIBITS NEW CONTEMPORARY ARTWORKS BY LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ARTISTS. THE...

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EXHIBITS - THE ORGANIZATION IS HOME TO MUSEUM-QUALITY GALLERIES, AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION EXHIBITS NEW CONTEMPORARY ARTWORKS BY LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ARTISTS. THE ORGANIZATION EXHIBITS ARTISTS RANGING FROM EMERGING TO ESTABLISHED ARTISTS, FEATURING BOTH 2D AND 3D WORKS IN VARIOUS MEDIA. THE ORGANIZATION'S GALLERIES ARE THE PREMIER LOCATION ON THE NORTH SHORE FOR A FREE, CULTURAL, VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCE.

Program 3
Expenses: $9,084 Revenue: $5,149

ART ENRICHMENT - OFFER MEMBERS PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE MULTI-LEVEL PARTICIPATION FOR SENIORS, STUDENTS, FAMILY, AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS. THE AFFILIATE CIRCLE PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMING FOR A...

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ART ENRICHMENT - OFFER MEMBERS PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE MULTI-LEVEL PARTICIPATION FOR SENIORS, STUDENTS, FAMILY, AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS. THE AFFILIATE CIRCLE PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMING FOR A MORE ROBUST MEMBERSHIP LEVEL. WITH AFFILIATE CIRCLE, THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF VISIT ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS, GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LOCAL ART PROVIDERS AND ARRANGE VARIOUS SPECIAL INVITATION EVENTS. OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS FROM OTHER SUBURBAN AREAS THAT MIGHT NOT HAVE A SIMILAR ACCESS TO ARTS PROGRAMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $742,043
Program Service Revenue $485,024
Investment Income $4,787
Other Revenue $-61,863
TOTAL REVENUE $1,169,991

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $311,154
Fundraising Expenses $90,655
Program Expenses $537,267
Other Expenses $817,794
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,128,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,169,991 $1,104,555 +0.1%
Expenses $1,128,948 $1,283,059 -0.1%
Net Income $41,043 $-178,504 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
9
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$116,525
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID WIGODNER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH TENNER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA WINTER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURENCE SEGIL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA ABELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY AMEND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD BASOFIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE FIELD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY GROSSBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HEIFITZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL KLAIRMONT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE NETTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH PINES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE REBECHINI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON SHABICA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB SILLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LYNCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$116,525 $0 $116,525
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,169,991 $1,128,948 $1,644,785 $41,043
2024 $1,104,555 $1,283,059 $1,670,577 $-178,504
2023 $900,894 $1,093,324 $1,593,574 $-192,430
2022 $1,066,949 $1,079,029 $1,817,586 $-12,080
2021 $904,775 $782,723 $1,625,920 $122,052
2020 $766,445 $831,181 $1,468,649 $-64,736
2019 $953,279 $938,662 $1,500,617 $14,617
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